Professional Biography
Louis is a Senior Partner at Kigali Attorneys and a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in criminal justice, technology law, and human rights. He began his career as a Public Prosecutor with the Rwanda National Prosecution Authority, where he worked from 2011 to 2017, handling high-profile economic crimes and a wide range of criminal cases.
In private practice, Louis has developed notable expertise in digital rights, ICT and technology regulation, media law, and constitutional rights, with a particular emphasis on freedom of expression. His experience is strengthened by his role as a Research Fellow at CIPESA, focusing on internet governance and ICT policy across Africa. He is also an East African Fellow at the Media Legal Defence Initiative in the UK, where he received training in advancing digital rights through strategic litigation.
Louis’ work reflects a commitment to protecting civil liberties, promoting media freedom, and navigating emerging legal challenges in the technology and fintech sectors.
Areas of Expertise
- Criminal Law & Economic Crimes
- Human Rights & Constitutional Law
- Freedom of Expression & Digital Rights
- Technology, ICT & Cyber Law
- Media Law & Strategic Litigation
- Fintech & Innovation Regulation
Professional Background
- Senior Partner at Kigali Attorneys
- Former Public Prosecutor (2011–2017), Rwanda National Prosecution Authority
- Research Fellow at CIPESA (ICT policy & internet governance)
- East African Fellow at Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI), UK
- Research fellow at Paradigm Initiative
